An engine using a reciprocating steam/water cannon.
[video=youtube;VEUcwgq04cg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEUcwgq04cg&feature=youtu.be[/video]
Fully automatic - though it runs in either direction at random. As for why it works, I think the key point is that the cannon takes time to heat up, causing a delay before it produces steam. I think I may be able to get it to work a little better by fine-tuning the position of the flaming ball, and by careful adjustment of the balence.
Attached Files
SE-00.bsg
[video=youtube;VEUcwgq04cg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEUcwgq04cg&feature=youtu.be[/video]
Fully automatic - though it runs in either direction at random. As for why it works, I think the key point is that the cannon takes time to heat up, causing a delay before it produces steam. I think I may be able to get it to work a little better by fine-tuning the position of the flaming ball, and by careful adjustment of the balence.
Attached Files
SE-00.bsg